How far is Annapolis, MD from Selby-on-the-Bay, MD?

The driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Selby-on-the-Bay, MD is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.75 mi
00h 22m
Flight
4.61 mi
7.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.61 mi
Kilometers
7.42 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.75 mi
Kilometers
17.3 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Selby-on-the-Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Annapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annapolis
2026-04-19T09:44
Arrive Selby-on-the-Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Annapolis
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Londontowne
MD

Unincorporated area in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

From Annapolis
5.3 mi
00h 11m
To Selby-on-the-Bay
5.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Annapolis and Selby-on-the-Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annapolis and Selby-on-the-Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    42 m · 6 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Church Circle

    120 m · 12 sec · West Street

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto West Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westgate Circle

    35 m · 2 sec · West Street

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto West Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Solomons Island Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Solomons Island Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    2281 ft · 2 min · Hillside Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Edgemont Street

    2436 ft · 2 min · Edgemont Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edgemont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Annapolis and Selby-on-the-Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Solomons Island Road
4.35 mi · 40%
Central Avenue
3.01 mi · 28%
West Street
2.43 mi · 23%
Edgemont Street
0.46 mi · 4%
Hillside Avenue
0.43 mi · 4%
Church Circle
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Solomons Island Road

Turn left onto Solomons Island Road

4.35 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
4.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Londontowne
00h 11m from Annapolis
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Annapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Selby-on-the-Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Annapolis to Selby-on-the-Bay?

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Londontowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Annapolis and 5.4 miles from Selby-on-the-Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Annapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Selby-on-the-Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Londontowne

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Londontowne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum
Upper Marlboro Town Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Upper Marlboro Town Hall

Upper Marlboro , MD
14211 School Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Kenhill Center
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Kenhill Center

Bowie , MD
2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie, MD 20715
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Londontowne.

BUS

Kent Island, MD

27 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

New Carrollton station

27 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Washington Union Station

40 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annapolis and Selby-on-the-Bay. Straight-line distance: 4.61 mi (7.42 km).

Annapolis

#1 Annapolis

City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city

Population39,524
Coordinates38.9785900, -76.4918400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Selby-on-the-Bay

#2 Selby-on-the-Bay

Census designated place

Population4,040
Coordinates38.9162200, -76.5224600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Annapolis (-76.49184, 38.97859)
End: Selby-on-the-Bay (-76.52246, 38.91622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.44 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.11
0.76 gal · 2.88 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.55 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.75 $3.50
Premium $4.95 $1.88 $3.77
Diesel $5.98 $2.27 $4.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Annapolis and Selby-on-the-Bay. The current time is 09:44:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.